Penticton

Flanked by tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and Okanagan and Skaha Lake, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior. Its lush surroundings and ideal climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, combine to create a paradise. Indulge in wineries, golf courses, and famous sandy beaches in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing when the snow falls. Penticton is an innovative and adventurous waterfront city offering all the amenities of a larger urban centre while preserving its small-town charm and warmth. With an array of fine dining, shops, recreational facilities and local vendors and agriculturalists at its weekly farmer’s market, Penticton has it all. Come experience this incredible lifestyle for yourself!

Practice Details:

Hospitalist (Community Inpatient Service - PRH)

Community Inpatient Physician, Penticton, BC

Join a collaborative, well-supported inpatient team in Penticton, BC, delivering care through a structured and sustainable model.

• Practice Model: 6 family medicine lines per day, providing daytime inpatient care
• Schedule: Week-long rotations (7 days), 8hr shifts covering 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility in the number of weeks worked annually per physician.
• Call: Shared Doctor of the Day (overnight call, distributed across the group)
• Compensation: Pooled billing model with competitive hourly earnings and predictable income

The Community Inpatient Services (CIS) program is physician-led, with a high degree of autonomy in clinical and operational decision-making. The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice and the SOS Health Care Society provide administrative and coordination support to enable a sustainable, team-based model.

The CIS team is a highly collaborative group, with a strong culture of peer support and shared problem-solving. It is well-suited to physicians early in practice who value mentorship and team-based care, as well as experienced providers looking to join a stable and collegial inpatient team.

A small amount of community-based family practice must be maintained to support billing eligibility requirements, with flexibility in how this is arranged.

Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton offers an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to lakes, mountains, and a vibrant community.

Ideal for physicians seeking a balanced inpatient role with flexibility and strong team support.

• Regular CME delivered by the PRH Medical Staff Association + the Division of Family Practice
• Teaching opportunities with UBC Okanagan South Family Medicine Residency program
• Supportive and innovative Division of Family Practice

You will love living in the City of Penticton: you have all the convenience of living in a large urban centre with all the benefits of small-town living. Long evenings and warm lakes in the summer, autumn that explodes with colour, a winter that delivers world-famous champagne powder and a spring that arrives just in time. And speaking of champagne - did you know there are almost 200 wineries in our beautiful valley? You will love practicing and living here.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Week-long rotations (7 days), 8hr shifts covering 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility in the number of weeks worked annually per physician.
On call requirements: Shared Doctor of the Day (overnight call, distributed across the group)

Compensation:

Penticton Regional Hospital:

Serving 90,000 residents across the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley, Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) functions as a regional facility and secondary referral centre. Our 172 acute beds provide emergency, trauma, specialty, surgical, and outpatient care, plus diagnostic and paramedical services, tailored to community needs.

At PRH, we prioritize innovation, providing on-site CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine technology. Our 10-bed ICU delivers vital care for the most critically ill patients. As the referral base for hematology and transfusion medicine for smaller local hospitals in Oliver and Princeton, we offer centralized services across the Okanagan Valley.

Recent expansions demonstrate our commitment to advancing care at PRH. We unveiled the David E. Kampe Tower (DKT), introducing state-of-the-art surgical facilities, 84 private inpatient suites, a new medical device reprocessing unit, and space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine Program. We also upgraded our emergency department by adding new trauma bays, treatment spaces, and consultation rooms.

At PRH, we remain dedicated to recruiting talented medical professionals and elevating health outcomes across our growing region of British Columbia. Our exceptional facilities and compassionate care make us leaders and innovators among community hospitals.